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Ivan Fernandez Anaya, Gentleman Runner from Spain, Allows Fellow Competitor to Win
Cheating in sports has dominated the news for the last several days since American cyclist Lance Armstrong confessed to years of doping. His dishonesty casts a shadow over an entire sport, even its honest competitors but as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona, good guys can finish first.
How the Mali War is Playing in France
A survey this week shows a majority of people in France backing President Francois Hollande’s decision to intervene in Mali.
Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots
A carrot rebellion is underway at a small Spanish theater in Bescano. One night, instead of selling tickets for a play, the theater sold carrots. For the same price.
In Spain, a Saint Who Watches Over an Abandoned Mine
A poster in Cercs’ town hall announced a dinner and dance for Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners. There are no more miners in town, but the folks who remain try to keep the tradition alive [...]
Why I Like Catalan and Don’t Speak it
The World’s Gerry Hadden has lived in Catalonia for eight years. He speaks English, Spanish, French and German. But not Catalan. No matter that his kids speak it, his neighbors speak it, the stars of mighty FC Barcelona speak it. Gerry doesn’t speak Catalan because he doesn’t need to.
EU Coal Resurgence Means Bigger Climate Challenge
Coal use is at 40-year lows here in the US but it’s another story in Europe, where it’s on the rise. And as The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Spain, that means trouble for the European Union’s commitment to cutting CO2 emissions to combat global climate change.
Radical Right in Spain Still Mostly Underground
Radical right political parties have made gains all across Europe, gaining strength and political power. But in Spain, the far right is faring less well. Extremists have failed to capitalize on the economic crisis and joblessness to gain followers.
Thousands in Europe Protest Spending Cuts, Rising Unemployment
Across Europe today, tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest government spending cuts and rising unemployment.The biggest protests took place in some of the nations hardest-hit by the financial crisis, like Italy, Greece and Spain. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the World’s Gerry Hadden in the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Spain’s Iberia Airlines Announces Layoffs
Spain took another economic hit, as the country’s main airline, Iberia, announced it’s getting rid of 4,500 jobs. The World’s Gerry Hadden has the story.
Election Sentiment in Europe
For a view on the US elections in Europe we spoke to Amy Bracken in Paris and Gerry Hadden in Barcelona.
Fidel Castro: Immortal Until Proven Otherwise
The first time I saw Fidel Castro, he was already in his twilight. Or so it seemed [...]
‘Monkey Boy’ Jesus Fresco Draws Global Attention and Tourists
The Spanish town of Borja is coping with the floods of tourists coming to see the monkey Jesus, the church fresco touched-up by an elderly parishioner in August.
‘Hunger and Austerity’ in Spain
A couple of weeks ago Spaniards were shown some photos of themselves in the New York Times, and many didn’t like what they saw. The photographer: A certain Samuel Aranda [...]
Spaniards Not Pleased with Romney’s Debate Comments
Many Spaniards did not appreciate being singled out in Wednesday night’s presidential debate. Governor Mitt Romney portrayed Spain as synonymous with economic incompetence and described it as being overly dependent on government aid.
German Court: Church Can Force Congregants to Pay if They Want to Pray
The outcry in Germany continues over religious taxes. The tax is levied on anyone officially affiliated with a Christian church or the Jewish faith.
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